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“We are thrilled to continue work to support our youth with medical conditions and their families by providing evidence-based psychoeducational materials for families and trainings for healthcare professionals.”
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“The goal is to get closer to choosing the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.”
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“As a former teacher and coach, I know how impactful these discoveries are for young athletes and coaches. As dean of UK Education, I’m proud of yet another example of how our faculty members are collaborating to impact lives in Kentucky and beyond.”
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UK HealthCare’s Emergency Psychiatric Asssement, Treatment and Health program (EmPATH) has earned a 2026 Gage Award for operational excellence from America’s Essential Hospitals!

“This program has been a light of joy during difficult times. It has afforded families a chance to take a break from reality and step into a once-in-a-lifetime experience where their hardships are recognized, and their successes are celebrated.”
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The Lift Them Up Kid of the Game initiative highlights how community partnerships can impact those who need joy most. This game-day tradition recognizes Kentucky’s kids in partnership with UK HealthCare and @UKAthletics.

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Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Rhett! 💙 He’s our Lift Them Up Kid of the Game as @UKFootball takes on Alabama this Saturday!

Rhett has shown incredible strength during his cancer journey. He enjoys eating @cheezit snack crackers and reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

Shortly after he was born, Granger Smith was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. After their initial shock and fear, Granger's parents decided he would undergo treatment at Golisano Children's at UK.
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Meet Dr. Hassan Reda, our new division chief of cardiac surgery!

“We’re combining the best that the surgical aspect provides and the best that the (electrophysiology) lab provides, and we are personalizing it for these very particular kinds of patients. They have the least high-risk option, but with the most efficacy.”
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Ephraim McDowell Health has joined the Golisano Children’s at UK Affiliate Network, a statewide initiative dedicated to strengthening pediatric care in communities across Kentucky!

Competitors from all over Kentucky recently represented the Bluegrass State in the 2026 Transplant Games, a nationwide celebration of organ donation!

Ongoing wildfires have led to poor air quality and alerts from the National Weather Service across parts of the U.S., including several counties in Northern Kentucky and surrounding states.
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Thank you to all of the hard-working providers and team members who have helped our Kentucky Neuroscience Institute gain recognition as a Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Affiliate Center!

“Miracle Treat Day is a sweet way our friends at Dairy Queen and Children’s Miracle Network help us change lives right here in Kentucky.”
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At UK HealthCare, teamwork among a deep roster of specialists helps us provide the best possible care for headache patients. With the right approach, relief is possible.
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When Ryan King turned 80 years old, he achieved a remarkable milestone.

The Kentucky Neuroscience Institute has once again earned accreditation as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

Children’s Miracle Network recently announced that its partners raised a record amount for Golisano Children’s at UK in 2025.

That's funding that will directly advance our mission to provide the best care possible for Kentucky's kids!